TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR - Urgent

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR to join our exceptional team at Orgill in Sikeston, MO.
Growing your career as a Full Time TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR is an amazing opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, leadership and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR at Orgill today!

Orgill, Inc., founded in 1847, is the nation's largest and fastest-growing independently-owned hardlines distribution company that is recognized as an industry leader for its development of innovative retail programs and services that are designed to fulfill a simple mission: Help Our Customers Be Successful. We exist to serve our customers and our mission is the foundation upon which all of our services, products and activities are built. Orgill employees strive for the highest quality and endeavor to do things right the first time, constantly working towards improving everything they do. Employees want our customers to know that they can depend on us every time they do business with Orgill.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position reports to the Transportation Manager. Supervisor is responsible for daily supervision of hourly employees ensuring that both customer service and internal measurements are held to the highest standards.

 

Primary Accountabilities:

 

Customer Service – Provide all customers served by this facility with quality products and services in a timely, accurate manner which is consistent with corporate goals and objectives.

 

Expense and Productivity – Monitor all facets of department activities to ensure that productivity and expense controls are consistent with budget goals and objectives.

 

Human Resources – Maintain a non-union environment which fosters an atmosphere that encourages teamwork among employees, promotes superior levels of achievement, and reduces employee turnover. Maintain acceptable levels on employee opinion surveys.

 

Asset Management – Monitor proper use of equipment and utilization of manpower to achieve facility goals. Maintain an efficient fleet of equipment and control inventory shrinkage.

 

Compliance – Operate department in a manner that complies with all federal, state and local regulations as well as Orgill corporate compliance narrative.

Key Responsibilities:

 

Customer Service

 

1. Ensure freight delivery process is consistent with corporate goals.
2. Respond to customer and sales inquiries in a timely manner.
3. Promote superior customer service throughout the workforce.
4. Limit product damages, shortages, and undelivered merchandise.
5. Meet customer expectations regarding consistent delivery and professionalism

 

Expense and Productivity

 

1. Measure and monitor department quality and efficiency levels.
2. Train and coach employees to achieve quality and service standards.
3. Communicate all service and operational deficiencies to the Transportation Manager. Human Resource Management

 

1. Ensure staffing levels are maintained to provide superior customer service with minimal interruption to our customers.
2. Promote teamwork and superior levels of achievement throughout the distribution region.
3. Minimize employee turnover, retain good employees.
4. Achieve acceptable levels on employee opinion surveys.
5. Develop individual team members through coaching and correcting.
6. Uphold, support and maintain company safety standards.
7. Maintain a non-union work environment.

Asset Management

 

1. Ensure that all equipment is maintained in good working order through proper use and preventive maintenance.
2. Meet delivery expectations through efficient, effective use of staff.
3. Maintain housekeeping standards that promote employee health and safety while reducing damage to inventory.

Other Duties, Personal Qualities

 

1. Allocate time efficiently, handle multiple tasks and complete priorities.
2. Assist in developing plans to improve processes and reduce costs.
3. Establish and maintain good working relationships with other departments.
4. Show commitment to the sense of urgency that drives our daily business.

Skills and Qualifications

 

1. Show ability to lead others in a fast-paced, high-quality work environment.
2. Articulate with good oral and written communication skills.
3. Proficiently use personal computer and Microsoft applications.
4. Experience with increasing levels of responsibility. Post secondary education is preferred.

Orgill, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package that offers valuable benefit options at reasonable costs and provides affordable coverage to our employees.

 

Employee Benefits:

• 401(k) Plan
• Medical & Prescription
• Vision
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Additional Life, Accident, and Cancer Coverage
• Vacation Benefits
• 8 Paid Holidays

 

Company Overview:

From its eight distribution centers and three export consolidation facilities located across the country, Orgill, Inc. distributes hardware and home improvement products to hardware, home improvement, and building materials retailers across the United States and in more than 60 countries throughout the world. The focus of our corporate office is to support our customers, distribution centers, and sales force.

 

We're always looking for positive, energetic, and upbeat people to join our team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment Orgill may be right for you!

 

 

Benefits of working as a TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR in Sikeston, MO:

● Learning opportunities
● Opportunities to grow
● Advantageous package